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David Flemming Spurgin 1849–1933

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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Spurgin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 JUL 1849 · Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Died 6 AUG 1933 · Wylie, Collin, Texas, United States
Father William Spurgin
Mother Sarah A Wright
Spouse Mary Ellen Gallaher
Children Emma Isabel Spurgin, Enna Spurgin, Joseph Clarence Spurgin, Laura Agnes Spurgin, Mary Ethel Spurgin, Oliver Alphonso Or Ollie Spurgin, Sally Spurgin, Sarah Ann Spurgin
Siblings Ellen Clay Spurgin, Harriet Emily Spurgin, James Francis Spurgin, John William Spurgeon, Lydia Isabelle Spurgeon, Samuel Andrew Spurgeon, Sarah Jane Spurgin

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Biography

In 1849, David Flemming Spurgin entered the world in Sullivan, Tennessee, United States, born to william spurgin and sarah a wright. In 1850, David Flemming Spurgin resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, David Flemming Spurgin resided in Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, USA. David Flemming Spurgin married mary ellen gallaher, mary ethel gallaher, and had children including emma isabel spurgin, enna spurgin, joseph clarence spurgin, laura agnes spurgin, mary ethel spurgin, oliver alphonso or ollie spurgin, sally spurgin, sarah ann spurgin. David Flemming Spurgin passed away in 1933 in Wylie, Collin, Texas, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

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    Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index

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    Record Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <i>18

Life Timeline

1849
Birth of David Flemming Spurgin in Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1850
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1880
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, USA
Residence
1900
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA
Residence
1910
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA
Residence
1920
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA
Residence
1930
David Flemming Spurgin resided here in Precinct 5, Precinct 5, Denton, Texas, USA
Residence
1933
Burial of David Flemming Spurgin in Fitzhugh Cemetery, Forest Grove, Collin, Texas, United States
Burial
1933
Death of David Flemming Spurgin in Wylie, Collin, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Spurgin

This ancestor line traces from Fenny-Bentley, Derbyshire, England (1420) to Sullivan, Tennessee, United States (1849) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Spurgin (1849–1933) was born in Sullivan, Tennessee, United States and died in Wylie, Collin, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

David Spurgin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Flemming Spurgin PTP
1849–1933
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Spurgin's Descendants

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David Flemming Spurgin PTP 1849–1933